Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Bloomfield Hills Country Club is a Detroit-area parkland classic, freshly revitalized by a top-tier restoration that peels back a century of change to reveal Harry Colt’s golden-age DNA. Expect timeless strategic golf and old-world charm—the kind of club where history is present on every tee.
Bloomfield Hills Country Club is the definitive Detroit-area golden-age parkland, fresh from a masterful 2021 restoration that re-centers Harry Colt’s original intent. The course now sports firm, contoured greens; strategic sand placements; and wide corridors that encourage bold lines and ground creativity. Routed through lush rolling land just north of Detroit, every hole blends Colt’s elegant strategy with a modern standard of presentation. Bunkers are now deep-sculpted and visually daring; the new shared fairway between the 1st and 18th holes reinvigorates the opener and closer. DeVries & Pont’s work has not just revived—but turbocharged—Colt’s DNA for the next century.
Colt’s parkland genius animates every hole, and the DeVries/Pont restoration has made the gameplay more compelling than ever.
A long par 5 on the outward side, hole 8 tempts big hitters to reach in two but rewards smart layups and precise wedge play. Wide fairways provide options, but Colt’s restored bunkering frames every miss. It’s a pivotal birdie (or bogey) hole before the turn.
Decide early between bold second or smart layup—angled bunkers favor the thoughtful approach.
Right and left traps catch aggressive errors; a bold second must split deep bunkers.
Superb, with firm restored greens and immaculate fairways reflecting modern parkland standards and classic character.
Efficient private-club pace; mostly foursomes with attentive marshaling—pace data needs verification.
Traditional, understated, and member-focused—expect history and decorum over showiness.
Standard private-club: collared shirts, tailored shorts or slacks, no denim or cargo.
The restored greens are contoured and present creative short-game challenges—be ready to go high or low depending on approach trajectory and pin.
Knowing when to play bold and when to lay back is key; pre-round map study will reveal where angles matter most.
Colt’s green settings funnel misses to tough spots—practice chips, pitches, and bunker recoveries before heading out.
Quiet confidence and classic style fit right in here—bring your best old-school etiquette.
Club founded; original Tom Bendelow layout
Renovation by Arthur Hills
Comprehensive restoration by DeVries & Pont
Full reopening of restored Colt layout
Bloomfield Hills’s celebrated restoration unearthed Harry Colt’s century-old design vision: sweeping angles, wider corridors, and authentic bunkering. The new-old double fairway shared by holes 1 and 18 is now a signature of tactical play.
Though it lacks the trophy-case of big tournaments, the club commands fierce local pride. Its draw is architectural—playing a living time capsule, not chasing big tour laurels.
Every challenge here rewards patience and angle more than power; from the risk/reward short par-4s to the monster 600-yarders, it’s classic strategy, never brute force.
The recent DeVries/Pont restoration created a shared double fairway between the 1st and 18th holes—a rare feature in Michigan parkland golf.
Harry Colt’s original routing was lost and only fully restored over 100 years later.
After the restoration, membership waitlists surged, showing the project’s buzz among Detroit’s golfers.
Colt’s design influence can be found at iconic Open venues including Muirfield and Royal Liverpool.
Championship-caliber, accessible to all
Excellent public routing, highly rated
Iconic major venue—legendary place for members
Lakefront holes, playable for visitors
Crisp parkland daily-fee experience
Stay in Birmingham/Bloomfield Hills or Troy for central access to the cluster of classic clubs and top public layouts.
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Why it matches: Kenwood Country Club (Kendale Course) is a natural next stop after Bloomfield Hills Country Club: it offers similarly polished playing surfaces.
Why it matches: Minnehaha Country Club is a natural next stop after Bloomfield Hills Country Club: it a comparable balance of challenge, variety, and character.
Why it matches: What links these two? A comparable balance of challenge, variety, and character — a familiar feeling, expressed in Skokie Country Club's own setting.
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